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David Lynch's The Elephant Man '80 ~ "John Merrick And Mrs. Kendal"

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...Later, Merrick begins to receive society visitors in his rooms, including the celebrated actress Madge Kendal (Anne Bancroft). He becomes a popular object of curiosity and charity to high society. As these connections and visits increase, Mrs. Mothershead (who has charge of Merrick's daily care) complains to Treves that he is still being treated as a freak show attraction, albeit in a more upper class, celebrated style... The Elephant Man (1980) Directed by David Lynch Screenplay by Christopher De Vore, Eric Bergren, David Lynch Music by John Morris Starring Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft The Elephant Man is a 1980 American drama film based on the true story of Joseph Merrick (called John Merrick in the film), a severely deformed man in 19th century London. The film was directed by David Lynch and stars John Hurt, Anthony Hopkins, Anne Bancroft, John Gielgud, Wendy Hiller, Michael Elphick, Hannah Gordon, and Freddie Jones. Release date: October 3, 1980 Filming Locations: Broadgate, London, England, UK ⓟ Studio Brooksfilms ⓟ Distributed by Paramount Pictures (USA) ⓟ EMI Films (International)

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David Lynch's The Elephant Man '80 ~ "John Merrick And Mrs. Kendal"

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